A Good Thing: Helping Charities and the Planet – One Donation at a Time

Published: August 5, 2025

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A Good Thing is an award-winning UK non-profit making it easier than ever for charities to access useful donations — while helping businesses reduce waste and do something good.

The innovative online platform connects charities with organisations that have items to give away. From surplus stock to second-hand goods, almost anything can be donated via A Good Thing. The aim is simple: keep items out of landfill and put them to good use in communities that need them.

Charities around the UK have already benefitted from a huge variety of donations, including:

  • Theatre props for creative projects

  • Laptops for digital inclusion

  • T-shirts and stationery for community groups

  • Candles and greetings cards for wellbeing initiatives

  • Furniture and paint for transforming local spaces

  • Organic blankets for new mums in need

  • Babygros for families affected by substance misuse

  • Even bamboo poles have found a new home in a community garden!

The process is quick and easy — it takes just 30 seconds to create a free account at www.agoodthing.org.uk/signup. Once registered, charities receive email alerts whenever items become available nearby.

It’s a brilliant way to save money, support sustainability, and build connections with businesses in your area.

If your charity could benefit from free resources — or your organisation has items to give — visit A Good Thing and get started today.

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